{"product_id":"business-cards-lamination-gold-silver-foil-16pt","title":"Gold or Silver Foil Business Cards","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eMake your brand shine with \u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eGold or Silver Foil Business Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to create a bold and memorable first impression. These premium cards feature metallic foil accents that reflect light beautifully, giving your design a striking, high-end appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eThe foil areas are slightly raised, adding both visual impact and a tactile texture that people can feel when they hold your card. This specialty printing technique highlights logos, names, or key details—ensuring the most important parts of your design stand out. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"857\"\u003ePrinted on thick laminated cardstock, these business cards combine durability with luxury. The smooth matte lamination enhances the contrast between the printed artwork and the reflective metallic foil, creating a sophisticated and professional finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eIdeal for luxury brands, creative professionals, executives, and businesses that want their first impression to feel truly premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Instructions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoil Business Card Design Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the file matches the product's required dimensions. Ensure that the artwork is created in CMYK 300 dpi with 1\/16 inch bleeds on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate artwork into two files: one is for foil lamination, for which the artwork's color should be set to 100% black. Another file should be in the CMYK color space for artwork that is not foil printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExport all files into PDF format with bleeds.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eTo ensure your foil prints cleanly and looks great, please follow these simple guidelines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"16wjhgo\" data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e1. Use Larger Text\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eFoil works best with slightly larger text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eKeep foil text \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eat least 8 pt or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eVery small text may not print clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tn12fd\" data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e2. Choose Simple Fonts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eSans-serif fonts\u003c\/strong\u003e (like Arial, Helvetica, or Montserrat) work best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eAvoid very decorative or complex fonts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a5ax58\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e3. Avoid Artwork Under Foil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eDo \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"637\"\u003enot place artwork or colors under foil areas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eInstead, create a \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eseparate foil layer or mask\u003c\/strong\u003e for the foil elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10g84rv\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e4. Avoid Large Solid Foil Areas with Tiny Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eIf you have a large foil area, avoid placing \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"866\"\u003every small non-foil text or thin lines inside it\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they may fill in during printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3um82w\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e5. Leave Space Around the Edges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eFoil should \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"992\"\u003enot extend to the edge of the card\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4xncch\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eLeave \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eat least 5 mm of space from the edges with no foil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mh5d6s\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eFoil near the edge may \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003epeel after trimming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eIf foil is placed too close to the edge, we may automatically add a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e5 mm safety gap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"alka7w\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e6. Add Space Between Letters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eFoil spreads slightly during printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eTo prevent letters from touching:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o3abfv\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eIncrease \u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eletter spacing slightly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yzzx7b\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eFor small text, use \u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003etracking between +20 and +50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vi5pv3\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e7. Avoid Very Thick Fonts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eVery bold fonts can cause foil to fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eBest practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1769m9d\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eregular or medium font weights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ephyp\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eAvoid \u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eextra-bold or heavy fonts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7n2hr\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e8. Thin Out Heavy Text if Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eIf letters look too thick:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pw8dkz\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eAdd a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003every thin outline inside the letters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13m75d\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eSet the outline color to match the background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eThis creates more space and improves foil clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1s62h66\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e9. Leave Space Between Lines and Shapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eFoil can spread slightly during production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rtn7p9\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eKeep \u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003esmall gaps at least 0.3–0.5 pt wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rt7fot\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eVery tiny gaps may disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor best foil results:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yjtw57\" data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eText \u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e8 pt or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1umxrjb\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eclean sans-serif fonts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fg9l1a\" data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eNo foil near the edges (5 mm margin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3k5l40\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eAvoid very bold fonts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x0auad\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eAdd extra spacing between letters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fresh Printz","offers":[{"title":"250 \/ Yes","offer_id":47753604038794,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 \/ No","offer_id":47753604071562,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 \/ Yes","offer_id":47753604104330,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 \/ No","offer_id":47753604137098,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 \/ Yes","offer_id":47753604169866,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 \/ No","offer_id":47753604202634,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 \/ Yes","offer_id":47753604235402,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 \/ No","offer_id":47753604268170,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 \/ Yes","offer_id":47753604300938,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 \/ No","offer_id":47753604333706,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6886\/4650\/files\/foil2.png?v=1772485429","url":"https:\/\/freshprintz.ca\/products\/business-cards-lamination-gold-silver-foil-16pt","provider":"Fresh Printz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}